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Pemberton Winterfest

Pemberton Winterfest is back! Join the community by
celebrating Winterfest and taking part in a number of local
activities over the three day event. The event takes place
from January 18 - 20 throughout Pemberton.

Try snow golf, graffiti coloring, snow soccer, shinny
hockey, curling or take part in the polar bear plunge and much much
more. Local residents and tourists alike are all welcome
to come join in on the fun. Tons of the events are FREE of charge
so come come enjoy some small town fun at Winterfest.

Check out the Pemberton Winterfest itinerary
below.

Day One - Friday, January 18

Dance Night

Come dance the night away at the Pemberton Legion on Friday
night. D'ALE & the Coolers kick off the festivities beginning
at 8PM. Tickets are available in advance or at the door of the
Legion for only $10.

Day Two - Saturday, January 19

One Mile Lake is the venue for day two of Winterfest. Join us
for a day of ice skating and on ice-movies later on in the night.
At 5PM dinner will be dished out on site. After dinner a DJ, fire
spinners and fireworks will take place at 8PM. A FREE shuttle will
be picking people up and dropping them off every half hour at the
Pemberton Community Centre. Park in the Community Centre Parking
Lot and catch the shuttle right in front of the Community Centre
side entrance.

Day Three - Sunday, January 20

Day Three of Winterfest is full of fun and FREE events
all based at One Mile Lake.

Events take place from 11AM to 4PM.

Shinny Hockey

A shinny hockey game will be played from 12PM to 3PM. Sign up by
11:30 and you'll be placed on a team. This event is FREE. Prizes
will go to the winning teams.

Concession

The Pemberton Lions Club will be running a concession from 10AM
- 4PM at the lake. Get you're hands on some delicious chili or
hotdogs, or combine them both for a great chili dog. Coffee,
muffins and drinks will also be on hand. The concession is a cash
only vendor.

Polar Bear Plunge

The marquee event of Winterfest is the daring Polar Bear Plunge.
Are you brave enough to jump into the freezing cold lake? The event
takes place at 12PM. Everyone who participates in the plunge
recieves a toque & FREE hot chocolate.

Skating & Curling

The lake will be cleared off and flooded to accommodate skating
and curling through the day. For those without skates, FREE rentals
will be available in an assortment of sizes.

Snow Golf, Snow Soccer & Graffiti

All three activities will take place throughout the day as long
as there's willing participants. Supplies will be made available
for everyone who takes part in the activities. Including FREE paint
for snow graffiti.

Ice Fishing

The boys at Spud Valley Sporting Goods will be on hand to lead
you in some ice fishing. All the supplies and equipment will be
made available thanks to Spud Valley and their staff. This event is
FREE to try out.

If you're in town January 18 - 20 don't forget to check
out Pemberton's Winterfest. This 3 day celebration will host a
number of cool FREE events that everyone in the community and
elsewhere can enjoy.

Looking for winter accommodations?

The Pemberton Valley Lodge is
located just a 25 minute drive north of Whistler Village. We are
just minutes away from town and One Mile Lake where most of the
Winterfest festivities will be held.